Upon arrival in the Hawaiian Islands, the first settlers needed to set up a civilization in order to survive. The Na 'Oiwi created a flourishing economic system, rules for interaction, a political system that preserved peace, and thriving culture. Studying Hawaiian Culture from an "academic lens" is something our Kupuna would maybe look at as "foreign." Although, due to the fact that many Hawaiians today fail to have access to land and resources to live our culture, we must now revert to learning our culture in the 21st Century.
Throughout this course the driving question will be: WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO THINK HAWAIIAN? Students will be challenged to analyze and evaluate different components of culture as identified by anthropologist. Students will then think critically as to how the Na 'Oiwi crafted each of the components into a vibrant Hawaiian Culture.
Throughout this course the driving question will be: WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO THINK HAWAIIAN? Students will be challenged to analyze and evaluate different components of culture as identified by anthropologist. Students will then think critically as to how the Na 'Oiwi crafted each of the components into a vibrant Hawaiian Culture.